Dr. Joel Mascaro spent 57 years practicing, teaching, and mentoring in a healthcare system that promises healing but often delivers harm.
In A Bitter Pill, he exposes how we got here—from the corrupting influence of money and bureaucracies to the hollowing out of fundamental true health values.
This is more than a critique. It’s a call to action.
How to break free from unnecessary medication and avoid being overprescribed
Why your doctor might be following an inefficient system—without even realizing it
How to take control of your own health with actionable steps toward wellness
What needs to change in medical education and healthcare policy
Whether you’re a patient searching for answers, a student entering medicine, or a practitioner who feels something’s off, A Bitter Pill offers hope—and a plan.